- Last date to apply
- Wed, 31 Dec 2025
- Applications closed
- Vacancies
- See below
- Scale of pay
- ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/-
- Category No.
- 486/2025 – 494/2025
- Notification date
- 28 Nov 2025
- Method of appointment
- Direct Recruitment
Source: Kerala PSC (keralapsc.gov.in) · official document· Last updated 11 Nov 2026· How we check content· ⚑ Report a problem
Who can apply
Kerala PSC has invited applications for Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) in Police (Band Unit) (Category No. 486/2025 – 494/2025). Vacancies: 486/2025: 14 (Muslim), 487/2025: 8 (E/B/T), 488/2025: 3 (SC), 489/2025: 3 (ST), 490/2025: 3 (Viswakarma), 491/2025: 1 (Dheevara), 492/2025: 1 (SCCC), 493/2025: 1 (Hindu Nadar), 494/2025: 1 (LC/AI); pay scale: ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 31-12-2025.
Age limit
18-29. Candidates born between 02.01.1996 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included). SC/ST: 18-31. Candidates born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included). Relaxation up to 41 years for Ex-servicemen and 5 years for those with horse riding experience in Indian Armed Forces/CAPF/National Police Academy or Mounted Police Units.
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Educational Qualifications:
• Must have passed Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent.
Technical Qualifications:
• Must have minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum and allied musical instruments of Police Band Unit from a Firm/Institution/Band Troop having registration under State/Central Government.
Experience Required:
Minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum and allied musical instruments of Police Band Unit from a registered Firm/Institution/Band Troop.
Physical Standards:
Height: Not less than 168 cm (161 cm for SC/ST). Chest: Not less than 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion (76 cm for SC/ST with 5 cm expansion). Must qualify in 5 out of 8 events of the national physical efficiency one star standard test. Must be free from physical defects like knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, bow legs, deformed limbs, irregular/protruding teeth, defective speech and hearing. Vision: Distant 6/6 Snellen, Near 0.5 Snellen without glasses.
Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules:
Rule 10 (a) (ii) of Part II of the KS&SSR is applicable.
Vacancies
486/2025: 14 (Muslim), 487/2025: 8 (E/B/T), 488/2025: 3 (SC), 489/2025: 3 (ST), 490/2025: 3 (Viswakarma), 491/2025: 1 (Dheevara), 492/2025: 1 (SCCC), 493/2025: 1 (Hindu Nadar), 494/2025: 1 (LC/AI)
General conditions from the notification⌄
As per Part II of the Kerala Public Service Commission Rules of Procedure. Candidates must submit confirmation for exams via OTR profile.
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